Help With Hanging Entry Mirror and Entry Table Arrangement

16 years ago

DH installed the sconce this morning and now we need to determine the height to hang the mirror. In addition, I have a couple of items I'm thinking of putting on the entry table. I like the box as it's a place we can stash small items. I can't get a frontal pic because there is a partial 4' wall 6' behind this wall, but hopefully this gives you some idea.

Here are the measurements:

table: 29-1/2"H

mirror: 32"H x 24"W

sconce height: 77" from floor to bottom on sconce

Which leaves us 47" wall space between table and sconce. The decorative box is 7"H--should I factor that into the equation?

Would like some suggestions both for the height to hang the mirror as well as what to put on the entry table. I'm thinking of putting a small runner--also because the back of the table does not butt up to the wall and there is about a 3/4" gap due to how the feet meet the baseboard. I'm also wondering if I should flank the mirror with some type of wall ornaments--pictures or ?? Or would that detract from what I already have?

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les917

16 years ago

I think you need to decide if the mirror is for primping, or just for a design statement. If you look at many foyer pix, including a couple here, the mirror is practically covered up by a larger floral arrangement directly in front of it. It is not about checking your lipstick. The reason I mention it is because I think the mirror needs to hang on the lower 2/3 of the wall space between the light and the tabletop - and likely that will make it a bit low for some people to use for grooming purposes.

I think the box is nice, and can certainly sit in front of the mirror a bit. I think the floral piece is way too casual and rustic for the other pieces in the group, and also disappears as the color of the vase is almost identical (at least in the pix) to the color of the table. I would rather see you find an interesting pair of antique brass or black iron urns to place on either side of the mirror, and fill with taller greenery and branches to add volume on either side of the mirror. The paired urns would also add a more formal feel there.

Consider adding a decorative mirror hanger and cording to give the mirror more vertical presence.

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syllabus
16 years ago
Can't offer you any scientific formula for hanging height of the mirror other than to hang it so you can actually stand in front of it and use it as a mirror. It should enable you to check your hair and clothing before answering the door. I hate having to stoop down or stand on tip-toe to check myself out. Same for you DH or other adult family members. If you are way out of sinc w/ each other, try to find the happy medium.

Your pic looks like it would look good about 2 or 3 inches above the box. Don't want too much space there nor do you want the area crowded together.

Can't comment on the sides as I can't see how much space you have there. But for now I would just enjoy having the mirror hung. Not every empty space NEEDS to be filled! (Says the woman w/ nary a blank spot on her own walls!)
User
16 years ago
First thing - would you give any consideration to putting gold Rub and Buff on the sconce so it would relate to the mirror? i.e. to carry the gold up.

Be careful - does the mirror work if you stand and view yourself in front of it now? - if you go up a few more inches it will start relating to the sconce and not the table, which is the goal.

IMO - the mirror is a little small in scale for the table, but it can be helped with pictures placed around it or plates hungs or a pair of brackets.

Jim

Here's some arrangements that compliment the mirror.

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Here's what I did around mine.
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Valerie Noronha
Original Author
16 years ago
syllabus: That is what I was thinking and height would be good for viewing as well. It's a bit higher than was suggeted to me earlier--to keep it down low, but with the box I was wondering if a bit higher was better.

Jim: I'm not sure what to do about the sconce right now. You are right it's not the best match, but I do have other bronze in the house. I'll keep the suggestion in mind with the Rub 'n Buff in case we think of changing it. Thanks for sharing all those lovely pics of entry spaces. That would be nice to put over in the gallery section as well. Oceana has collected numerous pics, but don't know if she has anything for foyers or not.
syllabus
16 years ago
If you can see in the mirror well as it is positioned now, I say to go ahead and hang it! The bottom of the frame will clear the box (which really doesn't matter). The sconce really doesn't factor into the debate to me. A light is a LIGHT wherever it is mounted and serves a utilitarian prupose. Plus it can easily be changed out as funds are available. Don't sweat so much over the style of it at the moment! It's the items that the light LIGHTS that matter to me. If the mirror is at a comfortable hight to you now... pound in that nail! Some things have to just be accepted as they are. Things that seem off to you now may grow comfortable to you as time goes on. It's when they NEVER feel comfortable is when you need to start re-thinking!

You have a lovely LR taking shape and the surrounding areas are going to evolve over time. Do one thing at a time and enjoy the process. After all... what will you do w/ all your spare time when you get your home "perfect" ? :)

Plates or pics around the mirror will come in time.
gk5040
16 years ago
As mentioned above, the mirror should fit the person using it. I would think you could hang it centered between the sconce and the top of the table, maybe a little closer to the table than the sconce. In this situation I dont think you can hang it wrong.
oceanna
16 years ago
Valinsv, yes I have a collection of entry hall/foyer pics -- but haven't had time to post them to the gallery yet, sorry.
oceanna
16 years ago
Val, I got that thread started for you.
Valerie Noronha
Original Author
16 years ago
Oceana: Thanks for posting the pics. I'm going to check it out. These pics are so helpful!
patricianat
16 years ago
I agree with Jim about the rub and buff, and with Les about giving it more presence. I think the idea of small prints framing the mirror or a grouping of plates should not be omitted from your idea bag.

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